G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 vs Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
4×2 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL8Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 and Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 45.
- Total capacity: Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL11).
- G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 has lower true latency (8.6 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 | Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Gear score | 45 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×2 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL11 |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
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FAQ
Is G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 or Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 and Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 45. Total capacity: Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).